Diet analysis project

Step 1. Screen Diet
Complete a 24-hour recall and Food Group Count
List every food and beverage that you’ve eaten over the past 24 hours. Count the number of servings of each food group provided by the foods that you listed. (A sample recall form can be found in the textbook Appendix E; page A-44, or at McGraw Hill Connect Student Resources page. The form there is titled, ‘Daily Food Log Form’. You will not submit this form. If you need help estimating the number of servings provided by what you listed refer to the ‘What Counts as an ounce, cup, etc.’ link at: http://www.choosemyplate.gov/food-groups/fruits-counts.html
Step 2. Introduce Problem
Discuss the potential of a specific nutrient imbalance and how it relates to a health outcome. a. In one paragraph, discuss the results of the 24-hour recall (food group intake) and identify the most problematic food group (compared to My plate recommendations). If you need help determining if a group was over or under consumed, refer to the ‘How Much is Needed?’ link at: http://www.choosemyplate.gov/food-groups/fruits-amount.html
b. In one paragraph, discuss the feature nutrients of that problematic food group that may be imbalanced. If you need help determining what nutrients are featured in a group, refer to the ‘Health Benefits and Nutrients’ link at: http://www.choosemyplate.gov/food-groups/fruits-why.html
c. In one to two paragraphs, discuss the relationship or effect of a specific nutrient (or group of nutrients) to some health outcome that you are interested in. Cite at least two scholarly articles (at least one review article and one original research article) that support your understanding (DO NOT USE the Health Benefits and Nutrients’ link at MyPlate.gov, nor trade, industry or popular type publications such as livestrong.org). d. In one sentence, state the purpose of a prospective analysis.
Step 3. Diet Analysis
a. Complete a prospective diet record
Without changing your usual diet, keep a detailed food log of food and beverage intake for one to seven days. (A sample daily food log form can be found in the textbook Appendix E; page A-38, at McGraw Hill Connect Student Resources page, or posted in Bb beneath the project instructions. You will not submit the form. b. Analyze Diet Record using Diet Analysis Software
Transfer every food item Demonstration to this is c. View Results/Reports. Be sure the reports that address the purposes of the analysis.
from your food log into Nutrition Calc Plus. included in Diet Analysis Lecture Archive.
you select provide the information needed to
Step 4. Performance a. Discuss in a sentence or two, intake of the nutrient/nutrient group
discussed in Step 2 compared to DRI, or dietary goals as listed in
Nutricalc. b. Create one table or figure that shows the level of that nutrient/nutrient
group consumed compared to dietary goals as listed in Nutricalc. c. Discuss in one to two paragraphs specific foods that influenced the
levels of the nutrient/nutrient group, and discuss at least three dietary strategies to maintain or improve intake of nutrient/nutrient group.

Diet Analysis Project
Order Description
4. Evaluate your food intake. Examine all 3-Day Average reports which you printed and compare your actual intake with your DRI goals and discuss each report addressing the adequacy of all nutrients analyzed. Did you consume too little or too much of certain nutrients? For low nutrient values list specific foods which you could consume to increase these low values. For high nutrient values, check your Intake Spreadsheets to identify the food sources contributing to these high nutrient values, so that you will be able to modify them in the future. Suggest changes that are feasible for you or state why change is not needed.

Review your Intake Spreadsheets. Did the calories or nutrient composition of any food you consumed surprise you; e.g., too many calories, too much fat, too much sodium, etc.

Furthermore, indicate the factor or factors that influenced your selection of the specific food you ate. For example, if you ate a candy bar before your evening class, did you choose it because you passed the vending machine on your way to class, or because you didn’t have enough money to buy something else, or you were stressed and candies always make you feel better, etc. Are you reading food labels? Reflect on your overall dietary intake and indicate the most common factor influencing your food choices.

Minimum 1000 words; no points will be taken off if your evaluation is longer.

Evaluation/discussion of the 3-Day Average Reports: 36 points

Factor(s) influencing food choices: 4 points (do not make this the emphasis of your paper)

5. It is suggested to use subtitles (Intake vs. Goals Report, Macronutrient

Diet Analysis Project
Order Description
4. Evaluate your food intake. Examine all 3-Day Average reports which you printed and compare your actual intake with your DRI goals and discuss each report addressing the adequacy of all nutrients analyzed. Did you consume too little or too much of certain nutrients? For low nutrient values list specific foods which you could consume to increase these low values. For high nutrient values, check your Intake Spreadsheets to identify the food sources contributing to these high nutrient values, so that you will be able to modify them in the future. Suggest changes that are feasible for you or state why change is not needed.

Review your Intake Spreadsheets. Did the calories or nutrient composition of any food you consumed surprise you; e.g., too many calories, too much fat, too much sodium, etc.

Furthermore, indicate the factor or factors that influenced your selection of the specific food you ate. For example, if you ate a candy bar before your evening class, did you choose it because you passed the vending machine on your way to class, or because you didn’t have enough money to buy something else, or you were stressed and candies always make you feel better, etc. Are you reading food labels? Reflect on your overall dietary intake and indicate the most common factor influencing your food choices.

Minimum 1000 words; no points will be taken off if your evaluation is longer.

Evaluation/discussion of the 3-Day Average Reports: 36 points

Factor(s) influencing food choices: 4 points (do not make this the emphasis of your paper)

5. It is suggested to use subtitles (Intake vs. Goals Report, Macronutrient